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John Wyrick

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Recently purchased a box blade for my 122. Mfg unknown but works great. Took advantage of mild weather to try it out yesterday!
 

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If you post a photo of the box blade we might be able to identify it.
 
Hmmm, I've not seen one like that before. Interesting.
 
Another question concerning the box blade - it does a nice job pulling rocks and leveling dirt on my hilly Ozark lot. My question - I have not used anything with the spring assist on the Brinly hitch. This blade is heavy - would a spring assist help a little? a lot? If so, what is the going rate for one and how many parts are there to one? Thanks again - this hobby is sort of addictive...
 
You have two options, an IH spring assist or a Brinly spring assist. The IH one installs on the left hand side of the tractor and can be installed with out the rear lift. The Brinly assist installs on the right hand side and requires the rear lift. Not sure of the price, like so much of this stuff it can depend on where you are located. I would guess one is going to run you somewhere between $75 if you're really lucky and more likely $100 to $150. But those are a guess.

IH Spring Assist:

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Here's a cut away view of how it installs:

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The Brinly spring assist clamps onto the lift bar for the rear lift. I'll try to find a photo to post. EDIT: Found one:

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I wasn't happy with the photos I had in my archive for the spring assists so I dug out the ones I have in my stash of parts and took photos. I didn't include the nuts and bolts. The IH assist uses a slightly heavier duty spring.

IH Narrow Frame spring assist:

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Brinly spring assist:

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IH NF spring assist installation manual:

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Ok, I need some help on the IH spring assist installation on a 122. Front ubolts and bracket fit fine. Problem is the back bracket. Directions say to use seat bolt for the rear bracket. The bracket doesn't line up with the hole and the pictures are for the other type seat. I also don't know how you would adjust spring tension with the rear panel back on. I am sure that I am missing something simple. I am attaching pictures. Thanks in advance for the help. John
 

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I tried that the first time and couldn't get the spring and rod pushed around the frame and transmission and aligned right. Tried it again after your suggestion and it fell right together! Hardest part was tweaking the cover to get the bolts aligned again with the bracket pushing it out and up a little. Oh well, live and learn thank you I appreciate it!
 
And? Is that heavy box blade easier to lift now?
 
It is easier, still a load but the spring assist helps. Every time I do something to the old 122, I am amazed how strong and heavy they are. It is a beast! I bought it since it was a survivor and in great shape. Had I known then what I know now, I probably would have waited and found a 149 or something with hydraulics.
 
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